Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc
S100 MKCMOT history
S100 MKC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 180,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,313 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S100 MKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,492 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S100 MKC was last recorded at 180,313 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,535 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,778 miles
- Average per year
- 5,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,313 miles
- 2025 – 176,535 miles
- 2024 – 173,018 miles
- 2023 – 168,799 miles
- 2022 – 165,302 miles
- 2021 – 162,956 miles
- 2020 – 160,355 miles
- 2019 – 156,247 miles
- 2018 – 150,139 miles
- 2017 – 144,625 miles
- 2016 – 139,835 miles
- 2015 – 135,927 miles
- 2014 – 130,585 miles
- 2013 – 124,832 miles
- 2012 – 117,738 miles
- 2011 – 110,759 miles
- 2010 – 102,756 miles
- 2009 – 94,783 miles
- 2008 – 85,310 miles
- 2007 – 78,243 miles
- 2006 – 70,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,313 miles
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,313 miles (+3,778)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,313 miles
- Test number
- 913847710327
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass176,535 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 176,535 miles
- Test number
- 549158328186
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail176,528 miles (+3,510)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,528 miles
- Test number
- 881880909308
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear in prop shaft rear universal joint
Pass173,018 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 173,018 miles
- Test number
- 274608710364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,012 miles (+4,213)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,012 miles
- Test number
- 572887829822
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass168,799 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 168,799 miles
- Test number
- 543862416214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,794 miles (+3,492)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,794 miles
- Test number
- 877430421068
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Pass165,302 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,302 miles
- Test number
- 249998357550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,299 miles (+2,343)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,299 miles
- Test number
- 886142179846
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass162,956 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 162,956 miles
- Test number
- 250780498384
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail162,954 miles (+2,599)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,954 miles
- Test number
- 408027063237
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))
- MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass160,355 miles (+4,108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2021
- Odometer
- 160,355 miles
- Test number
- 556757642544
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront propshaft rear u/j slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j slightly worn
Pass156,247 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 156,247 miles
- Test number
- 595442317619
- AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint has slight play
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel
Fail156,243 miles (+6,104)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,243 miles
- Test number
- 524088897823
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle top ball joint has slight play
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel
Pass150,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,139 miles
- Test number
- 609614163183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,134 miles (+5,509)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,134 miles
- Test number
- 144654134901
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass144,625 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,625 miles
- Test number
- 662955591413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)
Fail144,619 miles (+4,784)12 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,619 miles
- Test number
- 180905150364
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hocky stick bush at rear of front axle (2.4.G.2)
Pass139,835 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 139,835 miles
- Test number
- 291514630025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass135,927 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 135,927 miles
- Test number
- 115476025111
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail135,923 miles (+5,338)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,923 miles
- Test number
- 805874515102
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass130,585 miles (+5,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 130,585 miles
- Test number
- 996474904161
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass124,832 miles (+7,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 124,832 miles
- Test number
- 688715003114
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass117,738 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 117,738 miles
- Test number
- 815152202127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,735 miles (+6,976)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,735 miles
- Test number
- 227551802161
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass110,759 miles (+8,003)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 110,759 miles
- Test number
- 677204821111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,756 miles (+7,973)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 102,756 miles
- Test number
- 840392800101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,783 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 94,783 miles
- Test number
- 102640719156
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail94,780 miles (+9,470)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,780 miles
- Test number
- 873006109196
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,310 miles (+7,067)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 85,310 miles
- Test number
- 774688578073
- NotePlay in steering drop arm ball joint.
Pass78,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 78,243 miles
- Test number
- 992812797093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,243 miles (+7,576)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,243 miles
- Test number
- 644592497062
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,667 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 70,667 miles
- Test number
- 390581206105
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S100 MKC
- Does S100 MKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 MKC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S100 MKC?
- The MOT on S100 MKC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S100 MKC done?
- S100 MKC was recorded at 180,313 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
- Has S100 MKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S100 MKC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S100 MKC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S100 MKC find?
- S100 MKC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.
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